Definition for: last name

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English

Noun

last name ( plural last names )

1. A surname.

Usage note

• A last name is so called because it is written last, that is, after the given names, in English. However, this many other languages and cultures write this name first; in these cases, the terms surname or family name are more appropriate.

Synonyms

• family name, surname

Translations

See surname

See also

• first name, forename, given name

Other Translations for "last name"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		last name
Hex		6c e1 f3 74 a0 ee e1 ed 65
Pig Latin		astlay amenay

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